Fire Plans Examiner I or II

City of Anaheim•Anaheim, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department seeks a highly qualified and dynamic Fire Plans Examiner I or II to perform professional and technical plan checking of residential, multiple dwelling, industrial and commercial building plans for conformity with pertinent fire and life safety, building and safety codes, ordinances and regulations, as assigned. The incumbent will also perform a variety of plan checking tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This is a unique opportunity to join the Anaheim Fire & Rescue Community Risk Reduction Division and play a key role in shaping some of the most significant projects currently underway in Orange County. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile and complex projects such as the OCVIBE development surrounding the Honda Center as well as the DisneylandForward expansion initiative at the Disneyland Resort. This position offers the chance to work at the forefront of fire and life safety in large-scale development, collaborating with industry professionals, City departments, and project stakeholders that will have a lasting impact on the community.

Requirements

Some experience in plan checking and/or building inspection, construction or design.
Plans Examiner II candidates must possess professional journey level experience in plan review and inspection of buildings and systems for compliance with all California fire and life safety and/or building safety codes and standards.
College level coursework in engineering, construction management, fire science, fire technology or a related field.
Knowledge of principles and practices of fire and life safety plan check review, as assigned.
Knowledge of building construction and design practices, methods and materials at an advanced level.
Knowledge of complex pertinent Federal, State and local building and safety laws, codes and regulations, including the California building safety codes and any applicable local regulations and ordinances.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of plan review.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of structure and building inspection.
Knowledge of fire protection, alarm and water supply systems, especially for high-rise, commercial and industrial buildings, and fire sprinkler designs, plans and hydraulic calculations, as assigned.
Knowledge of characteristics of a variety of chemicals and flammable, explosive and similar materials, as assigned.
Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
Ability to review and check the more complex plans and specifications for buildings and construction and determine compliance of plans with codes and regulations.
Ability to interpret code requirements and respond to technical questions.
Ability to provide lists of areas and elements that require modification of plans to ensure compliance with established codes.
Ability to resolve plan review issues with property owners, contractors, developers, architects, engineers and others, while exercising tact, diplomacy and good customer service practices.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license is required at time of appointment.
Driving is required for this position.
Candidates must be in possession of a P.C. 832 Peace Officer's Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Plan review experience for a fire agency or city municipality is desirable.
Plans Examiner II candidates must possess certification as California State Fire plans Examiner or I.C.C. Fire Plans Examiner at time of appointment.
Possession of a current Plans Examiner Certificate from any national or regional agency is required within twelve (12) months of appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform technical plan checking of residential, commercial and industrial building plans and designs for overall code compliance.
Respond to inquiries from engineers, architects, designers and the public regarding the interpretation of technical code requirements, as well as any specific City building standards.
Advise permit applicants, engineers, designers or architects whose plans are not in conformance with required codes and indicate where designs do not comply with code requirements and regulations.
Conduct field inspections as required; advise City staff regarding outstanding issues and code interpretations.
Coordinate plan check activities with other City departments and outside agencies.
Evaluate construction plans for the issuance of permits and collection of applicable fees.
Research records and files for public dissemination and plan review data collection; develop written reports and generate correspondence as required.
Accurately, input work and records into computerized system(s) for tracking and reporting of records and work.
Review highly complex and technical high-rise, commercial, industrial, and manufacturing process plans to verify proper fire protection systems, exits, and code compliance.
Meet with the public and a variety of businesses and agencies to review fire protection plans; recommend appropriate fire protection systems installations, as required.
Assist in the evaluation of fire safety conditions; recommend changes in building and fire codes to remain current with new materials and methods of construction.
Perform moderately complex mathematical calculations, chemical classification, and evaluate compatibility with appropriate codes.
Review proposals for alternate methods of compliance for equivalency with code intent and recommend approval or denial.